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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, "J. Edgar, Joe, and Me".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He finishes preaching his first sermon by reaffirming General Lemay's SAC motto. What is that motto?
(a) "War is our craft."
(b) "Military is mighty."
(c) "Et tu Brute."
(d) "Peace is our profession."

2. Where does Joe Carroll work to support his family?
(a) In a bank.
(b) In a bar.
(c) For the Chicago Tribune.
(d) In the Chicago stockyards.

3. Where is the Chapel located?
(a) On the south side of the Potomac River.
(b) On the west side of the Potomac River.
(c) On the north side of the Potomac River.
(d) On the east side of the Potomac River.

4. How is Joe's father, "Dike" Carroll, occasionally employed?
(a) As a janitor in a South Side ward house.
(b) As a sailor on Lake Michigan.
(c) As a body guard.
(d) As a butler in a South Side ward house.

5. Who commends Joe Carroll's action in capturing Touhy?
(a) John F. Kennedy.
(b) James Carroll.
(c) Robert F. Kennedy.
(d) J. Edgar Hoover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Chicago bank robber, kidnapper and killer has a significant impact on James' father's career?

2. Of what is Joe junior a sign?

3. How many generals attend the reception following at the Officers' Club?

4. No longer Father James, a priest, what is James Carroll?

5. After receiving his award at Georgetown University, what does the author receive?

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